If you're interested in learning how to make a dead metal zone in forging, this article is for you. Most people don't know what a dead metal zone (DMZ) is or even how to find one in their own forging press. This usually perplexes beginners who want to start forging but don't know where to begin
Forging a DMZ is quite simple and can be done with just about any type of forge, including gas-fired. A DMZ works by allowing the forge's coals to heat up without the addition of fuel (coal). The forge will still produce heat with just the coals alone, but it won't burn as efficiently because there isn't enough fuel (coal) present to keep the temperature up at all times during the heating process.
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